Sony A390 vs Sony A700

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A390 and Sony A700, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A390 was introduced 2 years after the A700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A390 grades versus the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are available at Sony A390 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A390 offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A390 vs the A700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A390 and A700 is 66 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A390 and A700.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A390 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern A390 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.